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sarcasmo
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March 20, 2023
Does Susan Collins still think Trump has learned his lesson? Same inciting Tweets as Pre-1/6.
March 14, 2023
From Bob Woodard and Robert Costa's book, Peril.
Over and over, Pence asked if there was anything he could do.
Mike, you have no flexibility on this. None. Zero. Forget it. Put it away, Quayle told him.
Pence pressed again.
You dont know the position Im in, he said, according to the authors.
I do know the position youre in, Quayle responded. I also know what the law is. You listen to the parliamentarian. Thats all you do. You have no power.
Next week Trump will blame Dan Quayle.
From Bob Woodard and Robert Costa's book, Peril.
Over and over, Pence asked if there was anything he could do.
Mike, you have no flexibility on this. None. Zero. Forget it. Put it away, Quayle told him.
Pence pressed again.
You dont know the position Im in, he said, according to the authors.
I do know the position youre in, Quayle responded. I also know what the law is. You listen to the parliamentarian. Thats all you do. You have no power.
February 27, 2023
Ron will never pull back.
December 27, 2022
Snip< Southwest canceled more than 2,870 flights by 8:25 p.m. ET Monday at least 70% of its schedule for the day, according to flight tracker FlightAware. The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/26/1145536902/southwest-cancels-nearly-2-800-flights-in-a-full-blown-meltdown
Southwest cancels more than 2800 flights, in a "full-blown meltdown."
Snip< Southwest canceled more than 2,870 flights by 8:25 p.m. ET Monday at least 70% of its schedule for the day, according to flight tracker FlightAware. The disruptions add to chaos that has left people stranded at airports across the country, many of them with little idea of when they can get home or where their bags are.
https://www.npr.org/2022/12/26/1145536902/southwest-cancels-nearly-2-800-flights-in-a-full-blown-meltdown
December 22, 2022
Snip< YouTube will pay an average price of roughly $2 billion a year to secure rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket franchise, people familiar with the deal said, the latest sign that the migration of sports from traditional television to streaming is chugging ahead.
Snip< YouTube is licensing the residential rights for seven years
https://www.wsj.com/articles/youtube-cements-its-tv-shift-with-nfl-sunday-ticket-deal-11671711836
YouTube paying roughly 2 billion a year for NFL Sunday Ticket.
Snip< YouTube will pay an average price of roughly $2 billion a year to secure rights to the NFL Sunday Ticket franchise, people familiar with the deal said, the latest sign that the migration of sports from traditional television to streaming is chugging ahead.
Snip< YouTube is licensing the residential rights for seven years
https://www.wsj.com/articles/youtube-cements-its-tv-shift-with-nfl-sunday-ticket-deal-11671711836
November 28, 2022
Snip< Former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway met with investigators from the House January 6 Committee on Monday, multiple outlets report, likely one of the committees final high-profile interviews as it wraps up its work and prepares to soon issue a report on its findings.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2022/11/28/kellyanne-conway-testifies-to-house-jan-6-committee-as-panel-wraps-up-its-work/?sh=73452a1368ed
"Kellyanne Conway Testifies To House Jan. 6 Committee As Panel Wraps Up Its Work."
Snip< Former Trump advisor Kellyanne Conway met with investigators from the House January 6 Committee on Monday, multiple outlets report, likely one of the committees final high-profile interviews as it wraps up its work and prepares to soon issue a report on its findings.
https://www.forbes.com/sites/alisondurkee/2022/11/28/kellyanne-conway-testifies-to-house-jan-6-committee-as-panel-wraps-up-its-work/?sh=73452a1368ed
November 23, 2022
Snip> "The protest started overnight over unpaid wages and fears of spreading infection, according to the witness, asking to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions. Several workers were injured and anti-riot police arrived on the scene Wednesday to restore order, the person added."
One of the reasons you shouldn't buy Apple products.
https://www.yahoo.com/now/violent-protests-erupt-apple-biggest-034805561.html
Violent Protests Erupt at Apple's Main iPhone Plant in China.
Snip> "The protest started overnight over unpaid wages and fears of spreading infection, according to the witness, asking to remain anonymous for fear of repercussions. Several workers were injured and anti-riot police arrived on the scene Wednesday to restore order, the person added."
One of the reasons you shouldn't buy Apple products.
https://www.yahoo.com/now/violent-protests-erupt-apple-biggest-034805561.html
November 15, 2022
Snip < The Trump family is teaming up with Dar Al Arkan, one of Saudi Arabias largest real estate companies, for the project.
Snip< spokesman for the Trump Organization confirmed the paperwork had been signed to have the Trump brand be a part of the $1.6 billion project, which goes by the name Aida and will include an estimated 3,500 residential units, luxury retail and 450 rooms at the hotels.
https://dnyuz.com/2022/11/14/trump-family-signs-deal-with-saudi-real-estate-developer/
Trump Klan signs deal with Saudi real estate developer.
Snip < The Trump family is teaming up with Dar Al Arkan, one of Saudi Arabias largest real estate companies, for the project.
Snip< spokesman for the Trump Organization confirmed the paperwork had been signed to have the Trump brand be a part of the $1.6 billion project, which goes by the name Aida and will include an estimated 3,500 residential units, luxury retail and 450 rooms at the hotels.
https://dnyuz.com/2022/11/14/trump-family-signs-deal-with-saudi-real-estate-developer/
November 3, 2022
Snip< Kash Patel, a close associate of former President Donald Trump, is set to soon testify before a federal grand jury probing the handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after receiving immunity for his information, people familiar with the matter said.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-aide-granted-immunity-set-to-testify-at-grand-jury-probing-mar-a-lago-documents-11667429590
Kash Patel, "Granted Immunity, Set to Testify at Grand Jury Probing Mar-a-Lago Documents"
Snip< Kash Patel, a close associate of former President Donald Trump, is set to soon testify before a federal grand jury probing the handling of classified documents at Mar-a-Lago after receiving immunity for his information, people familiar with the matter said.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/trump-aide-granted-immunity-set-to-testify-at-grand-jury-probing-mar-a-lago-documents-11667429590
October 17, 2022
Snip: "Its very clear that Elon Musk is transmitting a message for Putin. There was a conference in Aspen in late September when Musk offered a version of what was in his tweet including the recognition of Crimea as Russian."
Snip: Putin plays the egos of big men, gives them a sense that they can play a role. But in reality, theyre just direct transmitters of messages from Vladimir Putin.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/10/17/fiona-hill-putin-war-00061894
"Fiona Hill: Elon Musk is transmitting a message for Putin."
Snip: "Its very clear that Elon Musk is transmitting a message for Putin. There was a conference in Aspen in late September when Musk offered a version of what was in his tweet including the recognition of Crimea as Russian."
Snip: Putin plays the egos of big men, gives them a sense that they can play a role. But in reality, theyre just direct transmitters of messages from Vladimir Putin.
https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2022/10/17/fiona-hill-putin-war-00061894
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